• Project Cost Analyst

    Aston Carter (Merrillville, IN)


    Job Title: Project Cost Analyst

    Job Description

    This role supports capital and O&M budgeting, forecasting, and project tracking across multiple facility managers. You will work closely with stakeholders to ensure financial accuracy, cost control, and strategic visibility into facility operations. If you thrive on data, enjoy solving complex problems, and can communicate financial insights with clarity, this position is for you.

    Responsibilities

    + Manage monthly accruals and detailed spend tracking across O&M and capital budgets (~$33M+ annually).

    + Develop and maintain annual forecasts based on input from facility managers.

    + Oversee project tracking and closeout processes, including work order creation and reconciliation.

    + Generate monthly KPI reports and cost-per-square-foot analyses using Power BI.

    + Collaborate with FP&A to facilitate budget transfers and capital reallocation.

    + Support vendor setup and invoice processing with a non-administrative focus.

    + Participate in weekly meetings with facility managers to review financial performance.

    + Provide financial insights to support cost control and strategic planning.

    + Assist in asset disposition and financial reporting during facility transitions or closures.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field or 10–15 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.

    + 5–6 years of experience in financial analysis, project cost control, or facilities finance.

    + Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, and modeling.

    + Proficiency in Power BI.

    + Strong understanding of accruals, forecasting, and KPI reporting.

    + Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

    + Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Construction Cost Evaluation experience, including preparation and/or review of project financial schedules.

    + Experience in reconciliation of project expenditures, direct labor analysis, labor burden analysis, and change order analysis.

    + Subcontractor analysis and material purchase analysis.

    + Verification of contractor scope.

    + Experience navigating regulatory bodies.

    + Ability to juggle multiple projects and tasks at once.

     

    Work Environment

     

    This is a hybrid role with work-from-home options on Mondays and Fridays and in-office work from Tuesday to Thursday.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Merrillville, IN.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $38.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a hybrid position in Merrillville,IN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2025.

    About Aston Carter:

    Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.